Chinese experts train farmers on modern farming methods

More than 90 farmers from Siaya County have benefited from a training programme organised by the Confucius Institute at Egerton University. Chinese agricultural experts trained the farmers on modern and efficient farming methods. The Confucius Institute at Egerton has so far had 19 training programmes in various counties in the recent past and has trained more than 600 local farmers and agriculture extension officers.

China is keen on deepening agricultural cooperation with Africa through skills, funds and technology to help the continent forestall food insecurity. It has started demonstrations of agriculture technology suited for small-scale farmers who form the bulk of food producers in sub-Saharan Africa.